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Tutoring/Supplemental Education in Corrections

Career summary: Correctional Officers

Average Salary

$38,970

National Average, Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Career Outlook

Good

5% job growth by 2022, which is below average

Earn a degree in corrections from an accredited college

One of the best ways to prepare for a career in corrections is through a college education. A Tutoring/Supplemental Education will help you develop entry level skills, general corrections know how and the basic corrections experience you need to start your career off right.
You may also consider a Diploma in Corrections to help you take your education and career to the next level.
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Overview

Why would I want a corrections degree?

Conservation scientists manage, improve, and protect the country’s natural resources. They work with private landowners and federal, state, and local governments to find ways to use and improve the land while safeguarding the environment. Conservation scientists advise farmers, farm managers, and ranchers on how they can improve their land for agricultural purposes and to control erosion.

Job Description

What does a correctional officer do?

Conservation scientists typically do the following:

Monitor forestry and conservation activities to assure compliance with government regulations and habitat protection

Negotiate terms and conditions for forest harvesting and land-use contracts

Establish plans for managing forest lands and resources

Monitor forest-cleared lands to ensure that they are suitable for future use

Work with private landowners, governments, farmers, and others to improve land for forestry purposes, while at the same time protecting the environment

Salary

How much do correctional officers make?

The median annual wage for conservation scientists was $61,100 in May 2012. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $38,350, and the top 10 percent earned more than $90,870.

The median annual wage for foresters was $55,950 in May 2012. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $36,380, and the top 10 percent earned more than $78,490.

Career Outlook

How popular are correctional officer jobs?

Increases in funding, more retirees, and new programs should create opportunities for foresters and range managers. Restoring lands affected by fires also will be a major task, particularly in the southwestern and western states, where fires are most common. Job prospects are highest for conservation scientists and foresters who have a strong understanding of geographic information systems (GIS).

Career Path

How do I become a correctional officer?

Conservation scientists and foresters typically need a bachelorâs degree in forestry or a related field, such as agricultural science, rangeland management, or environmental science. Although graduate work is not generally required, some conservation scientists and foresters get a masterâs degree or Ph.D.

Most forest and conservation technology programs are accredited by the Society of American Foresters. There are accredited programs in every state.

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